Finance
Panama City Approves Crypto Payments for Taxes and City Fees
Panama City will now allow residents to pay taxes and various city fees using cryptocurrencies, according to the city's mayor.
Partnerships
Stellar and AEON Join Forces to Enhance XLM and USDC Payment Options in Southeast Asia
Stellar collaborates with AEON to advance blockchain payments in Southeast Asia, targeting the unbanked population with USDC and XLM options.
Finance
JPMorgan Expands Kinexys to Support GBP Transactions
JPMorgan's Kinexys now accommodates accounts in British pounds, enhancing its existing services including U.S. dollars and euros.
Finance
Stablecoins Transforming International Money Transfers, Says a16z
Stablecoins are changing the landscape of global money transfers by reducing expenses and cutting out intermediaries.
Finance
Ripple Incorporates RLUSD Stablecoin in Global Payment Framework
Ripple USD's market valuation surged to $244 million since its introduction, marking an 87% increase in the last month.
Finance
Ripple Teams Up with Chipper Cash to Enhance African Payment Systems Using XRP
Chipper Cash's partnership with Ripple aims to make cross-border transactions faster and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa.
Finance
Sam Altman's World Network Negotiates with Visa for Crypto Payments Integration
World Network aims to enhance its wallet services by integrating Visa payment functionalities, turning it into a digital bank account for users.
Finance
Bakkt Appoints Akshay Naheta as Co-CEO to Enhance Stablecoin Payments
Bakkt has appointed Akshay Naheta as co-CEO and announced a partnership with his startup, aiming to enhance their stablecoin payment capabilities.
Crypto News
Ripple Makes Historic Move in the Middle East by Acquiring Initial Payment License
Ripple has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first blockchain payments provider to secure official licensing from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Finance
Mesh Secures $82 Million to Broaden Global Reach of Stablecoin Payment Solutions
Mesh is expanding its network for stablecoin-based payments with new funding.
Policy
Chainalysis Reports 35% Drop in Ransomware Payments as Victims Refuse to Comply
A significant report by Chainalysis reveals a decline in ransomware payments in 2024, attributing it to various factors including increased law enforcement activity and a growing reluctance among victims to pay.
Finance
MoonPay Acquires Helio Crypto Payment Processor for $175 Million
MoonPay's acquisition will enhance its capabilities in cryptocurrency transactions.
Finance
KuCoin Introduces QR-Code Payments for Crypto Transactions
KuCoin has launched a new QR-code payment system allowing users to pay using various cryptocurrencies directly from their accounts.
Business
Ripple Collaborates with Mercado Bitcoin for Enhanced Payment Solutions
Ripple partners with the Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin to enhance international payment processing for businesses and customers using Brazilian Reais.
